How strong teachers and an Auburn education turned Churmell Mitchell into a national speaker, mentor, best-selling author and CEO.
Young Alumni
The Comfort of the Uncomfortable
Jay Bland has learned to relish moments of uncertainty that often lead to success.
Auburn Alum and NBC Entertainment Correspondent, Chloe Melas, is Making News
A meeting at Auburn’s student-run television station launched Chloe Melas’ career as an entertainment news correspondent for VH1, CNN and NBC news.
Alum and Military Veteran, Curtis Pippin, Answers the Call
Life isn’t easy in the military, but transitioning out can be even harder. Curtis Pippin ’17 helps veterans adjust to civilian life one connection at a time.
Why Auburn Grads Are Hired By ESPN
When ESPN needs talent in the production room or in front of the camera, it turns to Auburn.
Auburn Experience Keeping Teachers in the Classroom
As schoolchildren head back to school, hundreds of districts struggle to find qualified teachers. Here’s how Auburn alumni find the “why” in teaching that keeps them in the classroom.
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More Young Alumni Stories
Megan Feringa ’19 Covers The FIFA Women’s Soccer Game
A series of unexpected decisions led Megan Feringa ’19 to the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Jumping In
Ambition, drive and a rock ‘n’ roll vision helped two Auburn graduates build a global outdoor lifestyle brand.
The Age of Reason
Twenty-year-old mediator Jamie Lowe brings a different perspective to the table.
Writing Warrior
CJ Holmes’ rise from Auburn basketball walk-on to beat writer for the Golden State Warriors is the stuff of hoop dreams.
Andrew Yawn ’15: Seeking the Truth
Obtaining Harvey Updyke’s confession to poisoning the Toomer’s Oaks jumpstarted Andrew Yawn’s career as a journalist.
Cowgirl Courage: Abigail Benz ’19
“Glitter and Dirt” is key to a Cowgirl’s mission for good.
Home Renovations
Josh Williams ’18 was born—and almost died—in Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He just returned to help build its newest addition.
Forgotten Alabama
What remnants of the past can tell about the present.
SEC Shorts
Down, Set, Ha!
Swift Gift
2010 Auburn graduate Michael Wekall recently stepped away from his longtime video production gig at Marietta’s Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to try something different. “Different” didn’t quite go according to plan.